49013 Prpertl pel pack hemrrg trma
Also known as: Pelvic packing, damage control, hemorrhage control
Intraoperative pelvic packing with gauze for hemorrhage control in pelvic trauma, using temporary packing to tamponade bleeding until definitive intervention.
In Plain Language
Packing the pelvis with gauze to stop bleeding
Clinical Context
Performed in trauma setting for severe pelvic hemorrhage from unstable pelvic fractures. Gauze typically removed in second look.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.14 |
| Total RVU | 8.14 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 8.14, this code ranks in the 51st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 49013?
CPT 49013 (Prpertl pel pack hemrrg trma) is a Surgery code. Intraoperative pelvic packing with gauze for hemorrhage control in pelvic trauma, using temporary packing to tamponade bleeding until definitive intervention.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 49013?
The work RVU for CPT 49013 is 8.14. This code is primarily used by Trauma Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 49013 used?
Performed in trauma setting for severe pelvic hemorrhage from unstable pelvic fractures. Gauze typically removed in second look.
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